ConcepTest: Tidal Ranges 2part of ConcepTests:Examples If the moon were larger: a. Tidal ranges would be larger b. Tidal ranges would be smaller c. There would no change in tidal ranges.

ConcepTest: Eccentricity and Seasonspart of ConcepTests:Examples Mars has a more eccentric orbit of the Sun than Earth. Mars is 20% closer to the Sun during winter in its Northern hemisphere than it is during its summer. What would be the implications for the seasons on Earth if ...

ConcepTest: Sun Spot Activitypart of ConcepTests:Examples Sun spots, flares and other emissions from the Sun's surface can have a negative impact on electrical systems on Earth. What would be the implications for this type of solar activity if the Sun did not ...

ConcepTest: Jovian Planet Characteristicspart of ConcepTests:Examples The characteristics of four planets are listed below. Which planet is most likely to be classified as Jovian? a. Mainly rocky, volcanism, low gravity. b. Mainly rocky, no volcanism, high gravity. c. Mainly gaseous, ...

ConcepTest: Eccentricity and Temperature Distributionpart of ConcepTests:Examples Mars has a more eccentric orbit of the Sun than Earth. Mars is 20% closer to the Sun during its winter than it is during its summer. How would temperature distributions on Earth be affected if we had a similarly ...

ConcepTest: Rotationpart of ConcepTests:Examples It takes 24 hoursâone dayâfor one complete rotation of Earth. How long would it take for the Sun to strike every location on the equator if Earth did not rotate on its axis? a. never b. one season c. 24 hours ...

Rock Types on Other Planets Lecture Tutorialpart of Cutting Edge:Enhance Your Teaching:Teaching Methods:Lecture Tutorials:Examples The design of this short Lecture Tutorial worksheet allows students to make predictions of what rock types they would expect to find on other planets. After a brief lecture, students work in groups to answer the questions to help them understand the conditions of formation for the three rock types.

ConcepTest: Axis Tiltpart of ConcepTests:Examples Mars axis is tilted at approximately the same angle as Earth's axis. This should result in a. days of similar length. b. similar sequences of seasons. c. similar temperatures on the planet's surface. d. ...

What Does Meteor Size Have to Do with Crater Size?part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection This field investigation involves student dropping various objects into various mediums to find answers to questions that they propose, dealing with meteors and craters.